Negotiator

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role, it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

This team is responsible for negotiating of ad space, time and placement of all audio (network, terrestrial, digital and podcasts) buys. We work collaboratively with other investment groups and planning teams to successfully deliver on our clients’ goals and objectives. Working under moderate direction and supervision, the Negotiator, Audio Focus is an audio specialist who works collaboratively with planning groups and clients and is responsible for the negotiation, execution, and stewardship of all audio for assigned clients. 

 
YOUR IMPACT:  

• Demonstrates in-depth market knowledge and secures the lowest possible costs based on market conditions 
• Executes schedules to meet all client goals and objectives
• Accurately prepares necessary paperwork: cost requests, competitive reports, added value, posts, POVs, projects
• Provides clients and planning teams with market conditions/changes. Offer solutions to market problems as early as possible in negotiation process
• Oversees ordering and confirmation process of schedules
• Effectively tracks and stewards schedule performance and campaign deliverables 
• Oversees billing discrepancy process, works with assistants on resolution and enforces deadlines
• Builds and maintains positive vendor relationships  

 YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 3-4+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications; OR equivalent professional work experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver accurate deliverables
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Expertise with internal systems (MediaOcean, Prisma, etc.)  

Compensation (from employer):
US Pay Range — 45,000 – 90,000 USD